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Tonight

True Crime Canada examines some of the country’s most intriguing murder stories. Investigative reporters look at why the murders were committed, how police tracked down the perpetrators and fill in details of what Canadians might not know about each crime. Tonight’s first episode details how family shame and secrets led to the murders of four women belonging to the Shafia family of Montreal. (CBC)

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) and its 2008 sequel air tonight. Based on the book by Ann Brashares, the story follows four teenage friends who keep in touch during their summer apart by passing along a cherished pair of blue jeans. The cast of Amber Tamblyn, Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera, Blake Lively star in both films. (W Network)

Sunday, Jan. 13

It should be a fun-filled night with Tina Fey of 30 Rock and Amy Poehler of Parks and Recreation hosting the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards. Airing live from Los Angeles, it’s a chance for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to honour achievement in film and television and is a lead-up to the Oscars at the end of February. The nominees for best films are Argo, Django Unchained, Life of Pi, Lincoln and Zero Dark Thirty. (CTV, NBC)

Season 2 of the Emmy-winning Girls takes a raw, comic look at lives of a group of women in their early 20s. In tonight’s first episode of 10, Hannah throws a housewarming party, Marnie gets some bad news at work and a visit from her mother, Shoshanna avoids Ray and Jessa returns from her honeymoon. Girls is followed by the new season premiere of Enlightened, a comedy-drama series starring Laura Dern in her Golden Globe-winning role as Amy Jellicoe. (HBO Canada)

Monday, Jan. 14

Before the Manolos, before the late night cosmos, and well before the arrival of Mr. Big, there was high school. The Carrie Diaries introduces a teenage Carrie Bradshaw and her pre-Manhattan life, revealing an awkward adolescent in suburban Connecticut. Like Sex in the City, the ‘80s-set series centres on Carrie’s emotional ups and downs and the best friends that get her through the day. (City)

It’s a night of back-to-back premieres on upper-tier cable, starting with the twisted family dramedy Shameless, which returns with season 3. Then, Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell are back for a second season of House of Lies, with the gang dealing with fallout from the merger showdown and Marty thrown by the arrival of a new “frenemy” at work. Guest stars this season include Larenz Tate, Nia Long, Lisa Edelstein and Adam Brody. It’s all capped by season 6 of Californication, with David Duchovny’s hedonistic Hank Moody seeing his hit novel turned into a Broadway production. (The Movie Network, Movie Central)

Tuesday, Jan. 15

OK, the show is called Ben and Kate but let’s be honest, the big draw is the squabbling duo’s pair of sidekicks — Tommy and BJ. Can Echo Kellum’s Tommy be more adorable? Tonight, Tommy introduces his new girlfriend to the gang and Ben goes forward with his business plan. (City, Fox)

A third instalment of the reality spoof The Joe Schmo Show, is underway with a whole new Truman Show-style premise. As in the earlier takes, everyone except one person is an actor playing a role on a supposed reality show — this time the faux show is all about becoming a bounty hunter. The first three episodes air back-to-back-to-back for initiates looking to dive in quick. Episode 2 features an insane eviction ceremony with flame throwers and wild animals. (Spike)

The penultimate episode of American Horror Story: Asylum airs tonight with Grace developing a worrying obsession with the aliens. So worrying that it threatens Kit’s new-found chance at a happy ending. Meanwhile, a deadly new inmate threatens Sister Jude’s chance of release from Briarcliff. (FX Canada)

Thursday, Jan. 17

Lance Armstrong finally addresses the alleged doping scandal in his first interview since being stripped of his Tour de France titles. The former cycling champ sits down with Oprah Winfrey for a 90-minute edition of Oprah’s Next Chapter. It’s billed as a no-holds-barred chat about the accusations that Armstrong used performance-enhancing drugs throughout his career. (OWN Canada)

Australian comic Jim Jefferies gets his own series with Legit, which chronicles the life of a guy named Jim and his misguided attempts to become “legitimate” in life. It’s based on Jefferies’ often off-colour comedy, with Dan Bakkedahl co-starring as best friend Steve and DJ Qualls as Steve’s brother Billy. (FX Canada)

Friday, Jan. 18

Dedicated fans of the mind-bending sci-fi serial Fringe will want to savour tonight’s hotly anticipated finale — teasers suggest a catastrophic final battle as the crew faces the Observers. The two-hour swan song sees the team implement a plan as Olivia begins a dangerous journey into the unknown. (City)

The supernatural series Haven airs back-to-back new episodes tonight, culminating with its season 3 finale. Here, Audrey is forced to face some hard truths and make a terrible decision that will determine the fate of the mysterious town of Haven. (Showcase)